100 lira 1934 — Italy ( Pick: 55 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 lira issued in Italy in 1934. It is cataloged under Pick number 55. This note has a front design depicting Roma reclining with a spear and shield holding Victory, alongside a wolf with twins at the bottom center. The imprint features the word "ROMA." The back design displays an eagle and wreath at the center. The banknote features blue and red colors with security patterns.
Produced by the Officina della Banca d'Italia in Rome, this note measures 185 x 116 mm and is made of paper. It is signed by Azzolini and Cima.
The watermark includes "Italia" and Dante. This series is from a period defined by its unique designs and security features, reflecting the aesthetics of early 20th-century Italian currency.
Produced by the Officina della Banca d'Italia in Rome, this note measures 185 x 116 mm and is made of paper. It is signed by Azzolini and Cima.
The watermark includes "Italia" and Dante. This series is from a period defined by its unique designs and security features, reflecting the aesthetics of early 20th-century Italian currency.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Azzolini & Cima
- Date of issue
- 1931-1943
- Printing office
- Officina della Banca d'Italia, Rome
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue and red with security patterns
- Dimensions
- 185 x 116 mm
- Pick catalog
- 55
About this banknote
The Banca d'Italia issued the 100 lira banknote in 1934. This series was introduced during a period of monetary reform under Mussolini’s government. The note was printed by Officina della Banca d'Italia in Rome, reflecting the bank's effort to consolidate currency control during this period.
The front side of the banknote features a design from 1931-1942, displaying Roma reclining with a spear and shield, holding Victory, and a depiction of the wolf with twins at the bottom center. The back side shows an eagle and wreath at the center, with a watermark of "Italia" and Dante. The note was signed by Azzolini and Cima.
